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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 259,894.76, 358,655.86 and 140,662.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 259,894.76, 358,655.86 and 140,662.76 is: 194,115.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    259,894.76 : 358,655.86 = 140,662.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    259,894.76/358,655.86 = 140,662.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    259,894.76x = 358,655.86 × 140,662.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    259,894.76x = 50,449,523,157.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,449,523,157.77/259,894.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194,115.20

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